Which vitamin does the nurse teach is essential to the function of clotting factors?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin E
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin K
D) Vitamin K
Explanation: A) A number of clotting factors require vitamin K in order to function properly.
B) A number of clotting factors require vitamin K in order to function properly.
C) A number of clotting factors require vitamin K in order to function properly.
D) A number of clotting factors require vitamin K in order to function properly.
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